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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.23, 3,126.40 and 851.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.23, 3,126.40 and 851.49 is: 1,277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.23 : 3,126.40 = 851.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.23/3,126.40 = 851.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.23x = 3,126.40 × 851.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.23x = 2,662,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,098.34/2,083.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.87

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